Yamaha YZF-R6, Service Manual

Page: 124 / 425

3-55
CHECKING THE TIRES
CHK
ADJ
WARNING
WARNING
EB304170
CHECKING THE TIRES
The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Measure:
tire pressure
Out of specification
Regulate.
The tire pressure should only be checked
and regulated when the tire temperature
equals the ambient air temperature.
The tire pressure and the suspension must
be adjusted according to the total weight
(including cargo, rider, passenger and ac-
cessories) and the anticipated riding
speed.
Operation of an overloaded motorcycle
could cause tire damage, an accident or an
injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE MOTORCYCLE.
Basic weight
(with oil
and a full
fuel tank)
188 kg
Maximum
load*
187 kg
Cold tire
pressure
Front Rear
Up to 90 kg
load*
250 kPa
(2.5 kgf / cm
2
,
2.5 bar)
250 kPa
(2.5 kgf / cm
2
,
2.5 bar)
90 kg max-
imum load*
250 kPa
(2.5 kgf / cm
2
,
2.5 bar)
290 kPa
(2.9 kgf / cm
2
,
2.9 bar)
High-speed
riding
250 kPa
(2.5 kgf / cm
2
,
2.5 bar)
250 kPa
(2.5 kgf / cm
2
,
2.5 bar)
* total of cargo, rider, passenger and accesso-
ries
It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire.
When the tire tread reaches the wear limit,
replace the tire immediately.